Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
danicum
ID:
91457

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arv.-Touv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 5: 731 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090786

Common Names

  • Hieracium danicum
  • Argentine hawkweed
  • Uruguayan hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium danicum (also called Danish Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves. The leaves are lanceolate in shape and are covered in white hairs. The flowers are yellow and are borne in a corymbiform inflorescence.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium danicum is used as an ornamental plant, as it produces a beautiful yellow flower. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, colds, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium danicum has small yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium danicum is a perennial herb that is native to Denmark. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Hieracium danicum

Hieracium danicum is native to Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. It can be found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and scrublands.

Hieracium danicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium danicum?

Hieracium danicum

What is the family of Hieracium danicum?

Asteraceae

What is the distribution of Hieracium danicum?

Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East

What is the habitat of Hieracium danicum?

Grassland, meadows, and disturbed areas

What is the flowering period of Hieracium danicum?

April to June

Species in the Hieracium genus

Hieracium aragonense, Hieracium convergens, Hieracium claricolor, Hieracium criniculosum, Hieracium amphichnoum, Hieracium shoolbredii, Hieracium trachlosimum, Hieracium phaedrocheilon, Hieracium irasuense, Hieracium moravicum, Hieracium glaucopsis, Hieracium gigantum, Hieracium calliglaucum, Hieracium subfusciviride, Hieracium villattingense, Hieracium supernatum, Hieracium austurgilense, Hieracium cuspididentatum, Hieracium adspersum, Hieracium grandifolium, Hieracium hypochoeroides, Hieracium spathulatum, Hieracium stenolomoides, Hieracium berganum, Hieracium guthnikianum, Hieracium glanduliceps, Hieracium semianglicum, Hieracium amplificatum, Hieracium subacuens, Hieracium lanifolium, Hieracium sanguineum, Hieracium palenicae, Hieracium webbianum, Hieracium lugae-pljussae, Hieracium argospathum, Hieracium breconicola, Hieracium turritifolium, Hieracium sermonikense, Hieracium pedunculare, Hieracium parnassi, Hieracium exaltans, Hieracium ruminosiforme, Hieracium carpetanum, Hieracium subanfractum, Hieracium albiduliforme, Hieracium pallidivirens, Hieracium niveicuspis, Hieracium asteroloma, Hieracium pollinense, Hieracium azerbaijanense,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,